My new Sigma 30mm 2.8 lens came in today

[alfredo]

I like it. It's not quite a nifty fifty, it comes out to 60mm, but that's close enough for me.

[Sherman A1]

1. Cool!

Really like the Iris in the last shot.

Love the Sigma's I own, I think they make pretty good stuff.

[alfredo]

2. Thanks. They make some nice glass. Their 19mm and 30mm 2.8 for Sony NEX and M4/3 are

great deals. Because they are built for APS-C sensors they give great edge to edge performance on Micro 4/3. They retail for $200, but can be had for much less. It's a great deal for a lens that punches above its weight. These are the same lenses you find on the Sigma DP1 and 2 Merrill. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418391,00.asp

[justiceischeap]

3. I was posting in another thread about this

but the thing I really like about m43 cameras are the ability to use just about any lens you want with the right adapter. I've been a bit too lazy to use the MF lenses I have but I got some super cheap lenses for my GX1 that are super sharp with really nice bokeh. I should drag these along now that I have a tripod mount and remote release for the GX1.

[alfredo]

4. My Industar-2 50mm is my go to lens for Macro work. Its bokeh is so creamy.

[ManiacJoe]

5. My initial thoughts were...

... cool shots, but there is no way this is a 30mm lens. Macro 4/3 camera, that explains it. Looks like you have a good start for getting some great shots with this lens.

On a slight tangent, what is the post-processing done on the first shot?

[alfredo]

6. Thanks. I converted using a red filter, then a messed with red channel in curves.